This crossword No. 9164 clues and answers were published on Wed 15 Sep 1999 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 9164 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Discoloured by bruises : BLACKANDBLUE
9-across – Proprietor : OWNER
10-across – Period of batting in cricket : INNINGS
11-across – Outfit – equipment – changed on inclination? : GEAR
12-across – Spanish gypsy dance : FLAMENCO
14-across – Book – a flight : EXODUS
15-across – In the most favourable interpretation : ATBEST
18-across – Watched – obeyed : OBSERVED
20-across – Yield : CEDE
22-across – Windowpane fitter : GLAZIER
23-across – Cautious : CHARY
24-across – Humbly take back something said : EATONESWORDS
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Remote in time : LONGAGO
3-down – Criticise – fish : CARP
4-down – Greedily : AVIDLY
5-down – Explosive : DYNAMITE
6-down – Flax fabric : LINEN
7-down – Pleasant to look at : EASYONTHEEYE
8-down – Style of piano jazz : BOOGIEWOOGIE
13-down – Champion – paper : GUARDIAN
16-down – Green gem : EMERALD
17-down – Brides : DEBRIS
19-down – Opening – jump : START
21-down – Reverberate : ECHO
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.